Per Diem Custodial Worker SY (NBOE)

Qualifications and Requirements: Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate. Possession of a driver's license valid in New Jersey if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. Basic Functions and Responsibilities: Washes and cleans windows/floors, polishes floors, and dusts desks, tables, chairs, and other furniture. Cleans business offices, cafeterias, living quarters, classrooms, halls, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lavatories, and other buildings. Burns trash in incinerators. Polishes metal fixtures/trimmings. Keeps order in lavatories and locker rooms. Acts as watch person. Arranges equipment, materials, and articles in an orderly manner. Deposits sweepings in trash cans. Replaces light bulbs. Services water coolers. Mows lawns. Trims hedges. Rakes and burns leaves/refuse. Trims driveway and sidewalk edges. Shovels snow from driveway and sidewalk, and spreads sand, salt, or ashes on icy surfaces to prevent slipping. May assist carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and steamfitters by carrying tools/materials, by placing/removing ladders, and by cleaning up after work has been done. Maintains records. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor. Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral/written directions, and to learn quickly from oral/written directions and from demonstrations. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Reports To: Custodian and/or Senior Custodian Salary: $18.20 per hour Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months (as needed) Union Affiliation: Local 617 bargaining unit. In an effort to build a pipeline of potential full-time employees, NBOE offers competitive compensation to our Per Diem staff, as well as retirement benefits, paid sick time, and access to an array of Voluntary Benefits Options. Pending contract negotiations. Applications are accepted electronically through the Newark Board of Education. Opening Date: July 1, 2026.

Closing Date: June 30, 2027 or Until Filled. The Newark Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.